[Streamlining barbettes and guns]

Additionally, as a fan of destroyers and light cruisers, it is lamentable that these ship class don't have access to barbettes or superfiring options. I'd love to get double 5-inch guns in a superfiring position on the front of my destroyer, but am limited because barbettes don't fit on a destroyer.

[Suggestions for Freedom within the Designer]

I completely agree. I feel terribly restricted in the placement of objects based on the node system. I can't even replicate proven historical designs because of the nodes. A center-line with some sensible restrictions for the bow/stern would be way more satisfying to the builder and help make good on the ship designs being customizable. Right now, it feels like we get the choice of better/worse equipment on a generic hull.